Support Workers
BASED: Culgaith, Penrith
Full time and Part time
The salary for the role is £14 per hour.
We are recruiting support workers to assist one of our clients with Acquired Brian Injury.
Are you who we are looking for?
You will be required to work with our 68 year old client with Acquired Brain Injury. He requires support to keep him focussed on daily living tasks. He previously enjoyed the outdoors and was very active.
This post would suit an active lover of the outdoors. You will assist our client to access the community, engage in activities of interest to him and be an integral part of his rehabilitation. Someone who is passionate about rehabilitation and reaching goals would be ideal for this role.
The salary for this role is from £14.00ph depending on experience.
Key skills, knowledge and experience
You should have previous experience of working in the Health Sector.
Driving licence and car owner is essential.
You should be trained to NVQ/Diploma Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or have equivalent experience e.g. completed year 1/level 4 of a recognised health profession degree course)
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Benefits of working with A Chance for Life
A Chance for Life team members are more than their qualifications or experience. They are imaginative and creative. They solve problems for our clients’ families by seeing new ways of doing things. They have the drive to turn good ideas into practical, detailed plans, and they do it all with care, compassion and a warm smile. We are committed to the continuous learning and development of all our staff to enable them to realise their potential. We expect a lot from everyone at A Chance for Life, but you can expect a lot from us in return, including:
Package & Benefits
Full supervision including regular formal meeting opportunities
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
Additional Holidays accruing with service
Company pension, health cover and employee rewards
Training & Development
Acquired Brain Injury.
Medication.
Mental Capacity & Safeguarding.
Moving and Handling.
Postural Management.
First Aid.
Company Culture
Supportive, friendly team with a shared commitment to company values
Strong culture of recognising and celebrating achievement
Access to wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme
Time off to give blood
Support for involvement with charities
Free parking and hot drinks, and always a warm welcome at head office
Closing Date: 09.10.2025
Interview Date: interviews offered upon receipt of successful applications
For an application form and job description please go online to www.achanceforlife.co.uk or you can contact our Penrith office on admin@achanceforlife.co.uk or telephone 01768 891709 quoting reference: CB460